Pacific Growth Watch: The World Bank says Pacific economies are losing momentum, with growth slipping to about 3.2% in 2024–25 and forecast to ease to 2.8% in 2026 as fuel, shipping and debt pressures bite, tourism cools, and shocks keep stacking up. Honiara Traffic & Business: SICCI welcomed a government move to relocate east Honiara buses away from the Central Market to the MID pool area, aiming to cut congestion and protect day-to-day trade. Climate Loss and Damage: Solomon Islands says it’s losing about US$79m a year to climate-related loss and damage, while media training is pushing journalists to cover the issue more directly. Ocean Protection Push: Leaders at the Melanesian Oceans Summit urged coordinated regional action to protect the Pacific as sea-level rise and coral bleaching worsen. Solomons Politics: PM Jeremiah Manele was ousted in a no-confidence vote, setting up a new leadership vote next week. Local Economy & Jobs: Kilcoy Global Foods begins direct recruitment in the Solomon Islands for work in Queensland, and CAUSE II kerb painting and stream cleanups continue to improve safety and urban waterways.